Digby RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Hwy. 217 in Centreville, Digby County.

On July 20, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Digby RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 217. The initial investigation indicates a Honda Civic was travelling westbound on Hwy 217 when it left the roadway and entered the ditch.

The driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene. Digby RCMP is working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to positively identify the driver.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

Hwy. 217 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.